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5 Cover story

Family 2.0

8 Health Q & A

Advice from professionals

9 Faith

Fall schedules

10 Calendar

A comprehensive list

13 Where we live

Creative couple

16 Finance

Life insurance

19 Recipes

Nutella cookies

20 Looking back

History vs. memories

21 Garage

Dodge man

24 Education

Meet Sunnie Jimenez

24 Chamber

News of local events

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I t’s hard not to get caught up in the dizzying world of technol-ogy. There are the ubiquitous

iPads, iPods and iPhones, with their litany of apps. There are e-readers, gaming systems and scads of online tools and software. Some families in Perry are more than familiar with the high-tech gadgetry, using technology on a daily basis to help streamline their lives. But there’s the flipside, too. Overuse is a major concern and something parents say they have to constantly be vigilant about, for themselves and their kids. Adults also worry about website content and social media. Parents say one big perk of

technology and their kids is that it’s a great disciplinary tool. After all, what could be worse for a teenager than taking away a cell phone? Not much.

The Iben familyStep into the home of the Iben family, and there are times you may see most of them on the living room couch, each with an electronic device in hand, says Sean Iben. Technology plays a big role in their lives, whether it’s work, school or leisure. Sean Iben goes through the list of electronics they use, including his smartphone, lap-tops, a desktop (used for Wi-Fi at home), an iPad, an iPod Touch, a Nook and various gaming systems. Technology touches numer-ous aspects of Sean life, from working on a computer at his job

at Hy-Vee in Perry to his role as a Little League coach, where his phone gives him quick contact with all of his players’ parents. Sometimes, the screen time can be too much for all of them, say Sean and his wife, Stacie. They try to limit the amount of time they and their three chil-dren spend on electronics and will need to be extra vigilant as cooler weather sets in and more time is spent indoors. “I think sometimes the kids get too dialed in, and probably even myself, on something on a computer, and it kind of takes away from that family time,” Sean says. Stacie adds that monitoring the kids’ time spent on electronics is important because they can eas-ily go from one device to the next. “I think they can definitely get hooked into it and not realize how

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George Krohn, 2, plays “Pirate School” on the iPad. Below, left: The Iben family loves using their different gadgets, but they are also conscientious about not spending too much screen time. Top (from left): Stacie and Sean Iben. Seated (from left): Madison Iben,

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much time they’ve spent on it,” she says. Madison, 14, admits there are times when she’s been looking at a screen for too long and makes it a point a take a break. “Sometimes, if I’m on things for a long time, I will put them down and do some-thing with my friends and do something active to get away from the Internet and games,” Madison says. “I think it can fry kids’ brains really easily.” When the use of elec-tronics is kept in check, Stacie says, technology is a won-derful thing. She does their banking and books airline and hotel reservations online. She also checks the school lunch schedule online every morn-ing to see whether the kids want to bring their lunch or not. The kids get on the Internet to look things up for their homework, and Stacie

and Sean keep track of their grades electronically. “It lists each assignment, the grade on it, the total points possible and the points they got on that specific assignment, which is really nice,” she says. Another perk: Technology has been an effective disciplin-ing tool, says the couple, who have taken away the privileges of using electronics. Still, Stacie does worry about the things her chil-dren may inadvertently come across on the Internet. But she also points out the impor-tance of staying current with technological trends. It’s all a matter of balance when it comes to technol-ogy. While their family likes to use a lot of electronics, they participate in many non-technology related activities, Madison says, including going to I-Cubs games and vacation-ing in Kansas City.



(From left) Jackson, Carol, Kade and Darek VanKirk show some of the technology they fre-quently use, including an iPad and Roomba, a robotic device that sweeps up hard surfaces

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Brady, 10, and Carter, 8, say they enjoy playing on their gaming systems and being outside. When they’re not playing video games or Webkinz (an online, interactive game where kids play with a virtual version of a plush pet), they like to do things like play baseball or jump on their trampoline.

The VanKirk familyAsk each member of the VanKirk family what technological tools they regularly use, and you’ll get a variety of answers. But each piece of technology does the same things: Makes life easier, more convenient and in some cases, more entertaining. Darek likes to use the iPad to regularly keep track of his sons’ grades online and for his work on the Perry Community School District’s school board. His wife, Carol, likes to use the iPad, too, to store volleyball statistics and take video of the Perry High School girls volleyball team, which she coaches. Carol also likes to go online to comparison shop and plan their family vacations. She’s a big fan of her Roomba, a disc-shaped robot-ic device that cleans hard surfaces and carpets. For Jackson, 18, his smart-phone is his technological work-horse, while Kade, 14, likes to play video games. All of them text a lot to keep in touch, Darek says. Jackson rattles off all the things he does with his phone, including texting his friends, downloading music, getting on Facebook and Twitter, and checking out virtual tours of col-leges he’s interested in. He also uses an assortment of applica-tions to check the weather and keep up with fantasy football. Kade plays games on their Xbox 360 and Kinect gaming sys-tem and watches shows on Netflix through the Xbox. He also plays different computer games. There are times, especially with gaming, when Derek and Carol ask their boys to shut things off and do something different, Carol says. Their sons are also very active and participate in a

variety of sports. Darek and Carol say they have taken away their sons’ techno-logical privileges as a form of dis-cipline. While they don’t have to do it often, they say it’s been very effective when they have. But with all of the advantages technology provides, it presents some disadvantages, too. “My pet peeve,” Darek says, “is when I’m trying to talk to them (his sons) and they’re texting. I’ve said, ‘Phones down!’ ” Social media is also a concern of both parents. “I worry a little about the social media at times, about what kids say on there,” Carol says, whether it’s on Facebook or through texts. There seems to be a bra-zenness to kids when they hide behind a screen, Darek says. But they may not realize exactly what the real impact of their words is. One thing Carol laments are the talks they used to have as a family while riding in the car. The distraction of technology has changed those conversations. “Now, I’ll say something and no one responds,” she laughs,

“and it’s because they have their headphones in.”

The Krohn familyChristine and Nathan Krohn are parents and teachers who know their way around technology. They have iPhones, Nooks and iPads, not to mention the software and devices they have to use at work. And, it looks as if their 2-year-old son, George, is on his way to being just as well-versed on the high-tech gadgets. On a Friday evening, he nimbly played a game on an iPad, using his finger to trace a path along a maze. “With the iPad, he knows how to turn it on, what folder to go to to get his games and how to pick which ones he wants to play,” Christine says. “ We think he can use it better than we can.” Devices such as the iPad and iPhone are multipurpose tools, weaving their way into so many facets of their lives, the Krohns say. Whether it’s a potty train-ing app for George, the ability to compare gas prices while on a road trip or using Skype to com-municate with Christine’s family in Maryland, technology has made

their lives more convenient and richer. But you have to strike just the right balance, they say. For George, educational programs on the iPad are a supplement to the reading, singing and counting they do as a family, Christine says. He also helps take care of the pets, picks up his toys and plays with puzzles and blocks, all of which teach him skills that can’t be taught from an iPad. Nathan says he and Christine love the outdoors and make time to play outside with George. “There’s nothing that can take the place of parents’ involvement,” Christine says. As George gets older, his par-ents are already worried about the changing impact of technology on his life. That includes more closely monitoring what he sees on the iPad and computer. They’ve even begun to think about when to buy him a cell phone, Christine says. Her biggest hang-up with tech-nology is being too dependent on it, says Christine, who notices it at home and at work. For example, when computers aren’t working at school, plans have to change. Or when wireless service is unavail-able at home, you can’t pay the bills online. “If your wireless is down, it drives you nuts,” Nathan says. As teachers — Nathan teach-es fifth grade at Perry Elementary School and Christine teaches mid-dle school language arts at St. Patrick’s Catholic School — they are not only tasked with the hard job of keeping up to date with technology, they also see technol-ogy’s affect on kids. For example, Nathan was see-ing kids in his fourth grade class last year with phones and was surprised that children that age would need them. In Christine’s classes, she’s finding that stu-dents are transferring their text-speak to the papers they write. Sometimes they aren’t capitalizing words or are substituting numer-als for words. “For sixth, seventh and eighth graders, I wouldn’t think I need to teach as much punctuation as I do,” she says.


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health Q&A

A: Patients are receiving letters and information about “ACOs” they are enrolled in. ACO means “Accountable Care Organization” — and they are forming in Iowa right now. An ACO is a group of health care provid-ers who have agreed to be accountable for the quality, cost and overall care of a group of patients. What does this mean for you? If you are part of an ACO, expect your healthcare provider to be more proactive in your care. For instance, if you haven’t had a physical in more than a year, your healthcare provider office may be contacting you to set up an appointment. If your laboratory results have been high, you will be asked to come back sooner to make sure your medication or diet is working for you. Healthcare providers will be asking and documenting the dates of your last colonoscopy, mam-mogram, etc. You will be encouraged to follow care guidelines. The bottom line is keeping patients healthier and making sure the patient is satisfied with his or her care. You will receive surveys in the doctor’s office and in the mail asking how your provider is doing. These surveys are very important to fill out and return! You may have a lot of questions about ACOs. Please ask the recep-tionist at your doctor’s office for more information.

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heart disease or stroke. Cutting your risk starts with a visit to your physician and finding out two very important numbers. These include your resting blood pressure and cholesterol level. The key point to remember is: the lower your levels, the lower your risk. Once you have received this information, you can then formulate a plan such as a diet that includes eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, lowering or cutting out added salt or sodium and eating less saturated fat and cholesterol. You could also engage in moderate level physical activities and begin a weight management program if you’re overweight. Always check with your physician before starting a weight loss program. Remember, keeping your cholesterol and blood pressure in check, eating healthy, keeping active and maintaining a healthy weight are all important in minimizing your risk for heart disease.

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A s the days grow shorter and the nights get long, Perry churches ask not to

be forgotten during the busy sched-ules of fall. While things change outdoors, some things remain the same, which is also true at church. All classes have wrapped up for the summer at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 920 15th St. But activities will resume after Labor Day, including those for children and adults. Confirmation instruction for grades 6 - 8 will be taking place. The choir department does not want to be forgotten either. They’re hoping for new members this fall, and no experi-ence is necessary. Get more infor-mation about upcoming events at www.mtolivetofperry.org. New Day Assembly of God, 2313 First Ave., reminds residents of the continuing Bible study and prayer group meetings on Wednesdays that will continue throughout September. But this night isn’t just for the adults, as youth group meetings also com-mence. For more information regarding times and activities at New Day Assembly, find the church at [email protected] or visit their Facebook page. Crossroads Church, 2810 First Ave., wants to inform people that the “Celebrate Recovery” program is now taking place every Saturday from 7 - 9 p.m. “Celebrate Recovery” will touch

on issues regarding “pains and difficulties in life,” which include, but are not limited to abuse, dysfunctional families, broken relationships and many kinds of addictions. According to the pro-gram leaders, “the number one concern people bring with them to Celebrate Recovery is their inability to forgive the people who have hurt them.” For confidential information about the program call Rick Gates at 515-979-2154 or Jen Anderson at 515-249-2358, or visit the church website at www.crossroads4u.net.

St. Patrick’s Catholic School, 1302 Fifth St., reminds parents to sign their children up for Gingerbread Preschool. The program provides children with the opportunity to learn about Old and New Testament stories. Thanks to a universal preschool grant, tuition is free. For more information, contact the preschool teacher, Cherri Johnson, at [email protected] or Terry Vitzthum, preschool director, at [email protected]. The church can also be contacted at 515-465-4186.

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PHS 9/V football at Harlan,

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Saturday, Sept. 8 Perry Clothes Closet open, First


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Annual Bike Sale, Public Safety

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Maka Ochante Gathering, Kuehn

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Sunday, Sept. 9Grandparents Day

Monday, Sept. 10Perry Lions Club meeting, Hotel

Pattee, 6:30 p.m.

PHS JV football vs. Harlan, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 11Patriot Day

Toddler Time, Perry Public

Library, 10:15 a.m.

All Iowa Reads Listening Group,

Perry Public Library, 11:30 a.m. -

1 p.m.

Senior Community Meal, Spring

Valley Assisted Living, noon

PHS 9/JV/V volleyball vs. Ballard,

5:30/7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 12 PHS Volunteer Service Day


Library, 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Fellowship Meal,

McCreary Rec Center, noon

Perry Rotary Club meeting, Hotel

Pattee, noon

Friends of Perry Public Library

meeting, 4 p.m.

Optimist Club of Perry meeting,

Perry Public Library, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 13 All Iowa Reads Listening Group,

Perry Public Library, 11:30 a.m. -

1 p.m.

Perry Farmers’ Market, Caboose

Park, 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Perry Piecemakers Quilt Guild

meeting, Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church,

15th & Otley, 7 p.m.

PHS Homecoming Coronation,

8:15 p.m.

PHS Homecoming Bonfire & Pep

Rally, 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 14Perry Clothes Closet open, First


8 a.m. - noon

PHS 9/V football Homecoming

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PHS Homecoming Dance

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Thursday, Sept. 20All Iowa Reads Listening Group,

Carnegie Library Museum, 11:30 a.m. -

1 p.m.

Perry Farmers’ Market, Caboose

Park, 4 - 6:30 p.m.

PHS varsity swim vs. Indianola at

Simpson, 6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 21Perry Clothes Closet open, First


8 a.m. - noon

Friends of the Perry Public Library

Garage and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

PHS 9/V football vs. Creston,

4:45/7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 22First day of autumn

Perry Clothes Closet open, First


8 a.m. - noon

Friends of the Perry Public Library

Garage and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cemetery Walk, Memory walk

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ing Perry Veterans, Eighth and Park

St., 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Fall Equinox Sunrise, Hanging

Rock Park, Redfield, 6:30 a.m.

PHS varsity swim at North,

10 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 24Perry Lions Club meeting, Hotel

Pattee, 6:30 p.m.


8 a.m. - noon

Fall Bird Hike, Voas Nature Area,

Minburn, 8 a.m.

Figure 8 Races Season

Championship, Dallas County

Fairgrounds, Adel, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 16Navigate the Wilds: Orienteering/

GPS, ages 10 and up, Kuehn

Conservation Area, Earlham, $3, reg-

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Wind and Solar Power for

Homeowners, Forest Park Museum,

$10, 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 17Perry City Council meeting,

Clarion Room, Security Bank Building,

1102 Willis Ave., 6 p.m.

PHS JV football at Saydel, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 18 Toddler Time, Perry Public

Library, 10:15 a.m.


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PHS 9/JV/V volleyball at

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PHS 9/JV/V volleyball vs. Carroll,

5:30/7 p.m.

PHS varsity swim at East,

5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 26 Toddler Time, Perry Public

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Pattee, noon

Thursday, Sept. 27 Perry Farmers’ Market, Caboose

Park, 4 - 6:30 p.m.

PHS XC invite, 4:30 p.m.

PHS 9/JV/V volleyball at DC-G,

5:30/7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 28 Perry Clothes Closet open, First


8 a.m. - noon

PHS 9/V football at Lewis

Central, 4:45/7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29 Perry Clothes Closet open, First


8 a.m. - noon

Full Moon Bike Ride, Jefferson

Depot, Raccoon River Valley Trail,

6 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 1 Perry City Council meeting,

Clarion Room, Security Bank Building,

1102 Willis Ave., 6 p.m.

PHS JV football vs. Carroll, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 2 Toddler Time, Perry Public

Library, 10:15 a.m.

PHS varsity swim vs. Grinnell,

6:30 p.m.

PHS 9/JV/V volleyball at

Winterset, 5:30/7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 3 Healthiest State Walk, noon


Library, 10:15 a.m.




Pattee, noon

Optimist Club of Perry meeting,


Thursday, Oct. 4 Diabetic Support Group: Know

Your Numbers, Dallas County

Hospital Community Room, 7 p.m.

PHS varsity swim vs. North,

6:30 p.m.

3rd grade concert, Perry

Performing Arts Center, 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 5 Perry Clothes Closet open, First


8 a.m. - noon

Figure 8 Races DCR Nationals,

Dallas County Fairgrounds, Adel,

7 p.m.

PHS 9/V football vs. Atlantic,

4:45/7:30 p.m.


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T o hear Dick and Shirley Shoesmith talk about their eclectic mix of hobbies and

collections is one thing. To actually see them, is well — impressive, to say the least. It seems as if nearly every nook and cranny in their Perry home is filled with either their handcraft-ed artwork or antique treasures they’ve collected over the years. There are Dick’s elaborate and intricately made matchstick mod-els, from tiny ducks and fire trucks with moving parts to the magnifi-cent Mississippi Riverboat, which boasts the most matchsticks of any of Dick’s projects: 2,615. Shirley creates quilts and paints, and her paintings are found throughout their home, from bedrooms and along stairways. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Dick began making matchstick models about five or six years ago, needing something “a little more challenging” than the wooden ship models he has been building for about 34 years. For his first match-stick project, he ordered a kit out of a hobby magazine. The replica of the Chrysler Building took him about 20 hours and about 850 matchsticks, he says, as he points out the stats on a pad of paper

where he’s listed most of his com-pleted projects and the amount of time and number of matchsticks for each. “It’s one of those kinds of therapy,” he says of the intricate hobby. “It’s a good way to spend the time, and it’s constructive.” Dick buys the matchsticks in the thousands from a hobby shop in Chicago. He follows plans for most of the things he makes, using tools including a single-edge razor blade and tweezers. The toughest thing, he says, is “keeping your fingers out of the way so you don’t cut them.” Shirley quilts and paints, using various media, including water-color, china and oil. She not only enjoys her hobbies, but likes trying and learning how to do new things. “I’ve probably tried every craft there was,” Shirley says. The two also like to go antiqu-ing, and boast many different col-lectibles. Dick’s collections include Boy Scout handbooks, Santa Clauses and snowmen. Shirley likes to collect buttons and certain types of glassware. “You see something and think, ‘It would be nice to have one of those,’ ” Dick says, “and then all of the sudden you’ve got more of them.”

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Shirley and Dick Shoesmith with some of their creative handiwork. Shirley is holding one of her China paintings and a fabric project called a “Calendar Girl.” Dick makes

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Cross CountryDate Time Opponent LocationThursday, Aug 23 5:30PM Gilbert TBATuesday, Sep 4 4:30P Winterset WintersetThursday, Sep 6 4:45PM Johnston Walnut RidgeMonday, Sep 10 5:00PM Ballard High School TBAThursday, Sep 13 5:00PM Panorama TBAThursday, Sep 20 5:00PM Roland Story TBAThursday, Sep 27 4:30PM Multiple Perry G&C ClubTuesday, Oct 2 5:00PM South Central Calhoun South Central CalhounThursday, Oct 4 5:00PM Coon Rapids Bayard Coon Rapids BayardMonday, Oct 8 4:00PM Multiple ADMThursday, Oct 18 3:30PM Regional/District Atlantic HSSaturday, Oct 27 12:00PM Fort Dodge Fort Dodge

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Schedules | Fall 2012Girls SwimmingDate Time Opponent LocationThursday, Aug 23 6:30PM DM Lincoln/Algona PerryTuesday, Sep 4 6:30PM Boone BooneSaturday, Sep 8 10:00AM Ames AmesTuesday, Sep 11 6:00PM Ames/Fort Dodge Fort Dodge Thursday, Sep 20 6:00PM Indianola Simpson CollegeSaturday, Sep 22 10:30AM DM North DM NorthTuesday, Sep 25 5:30PM DM East DM EastTuesday, Oct 2 6:30PM Grinnell PerryThursday, Oct 4 6:30PM DM North PerryTuesday, Oct 9 6:30PM Boone PerryThursday, Oct 11 5:00PM SE Polk SE PolkMonday, Oct 15 6:30PM Carroll Carroll

VolleyballDate Time Opponent LocationSaturday, Aug 25 9:00AM Bondurant-Farrar Bondurant-FarrarThursday, Aug 30 4:30PM ADM ADMTuesday, Sep 4 7:00PM ADM ADMThursday, Sep 6 4:30PM Multiple PerrySaturday, Sep 8 8:00AM S. Central Calhoun S. Central Calhoun Tuesday, Sep 11 7:00PM Ballard PerryTuesday, Sep 18 7:00PM Bondurant-Farrar Bondurant-FarrarTuesday, Sep 25 7:00PM Carroll Perry Thursday, Sep 27 7:00PM DC-Grimes DC-Grimes Tuesday, Oct 2 7:00PM Winterset Winterset Tuesday, Oct 9 4:30PM Multiple PerryThursday, Oct 11 7:00PM Carlisle PerrySaturday, Oct 13 8:00AM Knoxville KnoxvilleThursday, Oct 18 7:00PM Boone Perry

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YARD WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE All yard waste is to be placed in biodegradable paper yard waste bags with a maximum weight of forty pounds. All tree, bush and brush materials are to be bundled and tied in maximum lengths of four feet with a maximum weight of forty pounds. Please set the paper bags and/or bundles near the street curb in front of the residence by 7 a.m. on the morning of scheduled pickup. If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 465-2481. September 12, 2012 South Side of Willis Avenue September 19, 2012 North Side of Willis Avenue September 26, 2012 South Side of Willis Avenue October 3, 2012 North Side of Willis Avenue

PERRY RECREATION MEN’S 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE Hold your own on the courts at the Perry High School. Games will be played half court and players will call their own fouls. The season will be played in a round-robin format. Three games are played to 15 points each night. Games are self-officiated. Ages 18 & up. On Wednesdays, starting Sept. 18th with games at 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm. Cost is $55 per team. Register by Friday, Sept. 14 with a rules meeting on Monday, Sept. 17 at 6:00 pm.

PERRY RECREATION WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE This popular league will be moving back to the McCreary Community Building. The games will be played on the recreation center new volleyball nets. Awards will be given to the first place team in the league and the tournament. Games are self-officiated. For ages 18 and up. On Wednesdays, from Oct. 10 through Feb. 13 with games from 6 pm – 8 pm. Cost is $90 per team. Register by Monday, October 8.

PERRY RECREATION CO-REC VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE This popular league features 6-on-6 volleyball (three men and three women). The season will be a round-robin format and with a double elimination tournament to wrap it up. Games will be played at the Perry High School. For ages 18 and up. On Sundays, from Oct. 14 through Feb. 17 with games from 6 pm – 8 pm. Cost is $90 per team. Register by Monday, October 8. Call the McCreary Community Building at 465-5621 for Recreation information.

BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS FROM FIRE CHIEF CHRIS HINDS WALKING TO SCHOOL Tips for Parents: If you feel your child does not have adequate pedestrian skills to walk to school, either walk with them until you are confident in their ability or make alternate arrangements for getting them to and from school. If a child is young or entering a new school, walk the child to school until you are comfortable with them walking by themselves. Make sure the route your child takes is safe and has a crossing guard at intersections. Tips for Children: Never take a short cut through a wooded area. Stay on the route you practiced with your parents. Walk to school with a friend or a group of friends. Wearing light or brightly colored clothing increases your visibility to drivers.

RIDING A BIKE TO SCHOOL Always wear an approved helmet when riding a bicycle. Wearing clothing that is bright and colorful makes it easier for drivers to see you. Learn hand signals and use them. Ride a bike on the right hand wide of the road traveling in the same direction as the traffic. Always stop for stop signs and follow the rules of traffic lights. Learn and follow the rules of the road. Do not listen to your iPod mp3 player or other music device. Always pay attention to the traffic. Have a safe return to the classroom and remember the Perry Volunteer Fire Fighters will be visiting your school during Fire Prevention Week, October 7th through October 13th 2012.

CITY OF PERRY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2012

MAYOR Jay [email protected] COUNCILPhil Stone, 1st Ward515-465-9941Dr. Randall McCaulley, 2nd Ward 515-465-2969Barbara Wolling, 3rd Ward515-465-2017Jenny Eklund, At-Large515-465-5120Chuck Schott, At-Large515-465-3809PERRY CITY HALL1102 Willis Avenue, Ste 300PO Box 545Perry, IA 50220515-465-2481, phone515-465-4862, faxCOMPLIANCE OFFICERMike Ware515-314-2214PERRY POLICE DEPT.515-465-4636 PERRY FIRE DEPT.515-465-4285 MCCREARY COMM. CTR.Parks & Recreation Programs515-465-5621PERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY515-465-3569PERRY PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.515-465-2675VIOLET HILL CEMETERY515-465-2755GARBAGE/RECYCLE CTR.515-465-3092WASTE WATER TREATMENT CTR.515-465-4092PERRY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT515-465-3970

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Membership driveBy Mary K. Murphy, director

T he Friends of the Perry Public Library would like to invite you to join our

membership. The Friends’ group was orga-nized to support, sustain and enhance the library’s services to our community. Without the sup-port of the Friends’ organization the library would not be able to bring the programs, technol-ogy and collections that make our library the great place you visit. The majority of the funding for our summer reading program came from the Friends. Other projects funded by the Friends in the past year include the coin-operated copier, computer soft-ware, a laptop computer and a desktop computer, program craft supplies, the Book Page, the book preview magazine distributed in the library, the courtesy coffee avail-able in library for patrons, courte-sy refreshments for programs, the Chocolate Walk supplies and the Halloween Spooktacular candy. In addition, the Friends of the Perry Public Library provide cook-ies throughout National Library Week to our patrons, decorate the library for the holidays and volunteer for special events and programs at the library. As an added feature this year, all completed membership forms returned to the library by Sept. 30 will be entered into a drawing for $50 worth of Perry Bucks.

Book Discussion GroupThe monthly book discussion group has selected its upcoming books we will be reading. Our meetings are now taking place at 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the

month in the Clarion Room of the Security Bank Building. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy our book discussion. Books are avail-able at the library to be checked out or purchased for $5. Our upcoming selections are: September: “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay. October: “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford. November: “The Devil’s Highway: A True Story” by Luis Alberto Urrea. December: “The Underside of Joy” by by Seré Prince Halverson.

All Iowa Reads – Sept. 25Perry Library will participate in the annual Iowa Center for the Book All Iowa Reads program. The book discussion will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the Library Community Room. The 2012 selected book is New York Times Bestseller “Strength in What Remains” by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder. Books are available to check out at the library in regular, large print and audio formats. We also have paperback copies to purchase for $5 while supplies last. To sign up for the event, contact the library at 465-3569. This is a free event for adults; all interested individuals or groups are invited to attend.

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T he Iowa State Fair just wrapped up, and I hoped to be sharing with you a

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Nutella cookiesIngredients1 c. lard1 c. packed brown sugar1 c. granulated sugar3/4 c. Nutella2 eggs, beaten2 ½ c. all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt1 tsp. amaretto

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History vs. memories

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Personal accounts add flavor to facts

Photos — like this one of McDonald’s Drug — can trigger fond memories.

M y love for history started about 1958, working at my first real job, Stern and

Fields Clothing Store on Second. One of my co-workers was Harold Reel; he worked in retail and lived here all his life. We lived a block apart, and we’d walked home together after the store closed. He would share stories with me about how it used to be in Perry and what used to be in different buildings or locations… I was hooked. For instance the big fires of Perry, the KKK, all the differ-ent movie theaters or ice cream parlors or when the circus came to town on a train and railroad stories. My dad worked on the railroad all his life; he would tell me about the Milwaukee and what he remembered when I was 15 years old, and I soaked it all in. People eventually started sharing their memories with me, which only made me want to know more. So I started looking for the history to go with these stories. The difference for me is the facts about an event, person, building or town. History facts are the same for everyone. Memories are something dif-ferent all together. Your memories of the old fire station are not the same as mine. I love history, but I love the memories people have even more that create feeling or

excitement. I collect old photos, and when people look at them, memories flood back in. Memories are like collecting photos — they create a better view of our past and bring all the history facts to life for myself and others. I am a huge fan of Ken Burns on Iowa Public TV. He mixes the history facts with personal accounts, as well as memories of people who were there. He brings history to life. Many of you have wonder-ful stories to share, and you can assist me in my quest for Perry area history. We are looking for old photos, old home movies and the stories to go along with them. We have the ability to scan photos or letters so that we can promptly return them, unless you’d like to donate items to the Perry Historic Preservation Commission. Photos of all our local busi-nesses, schools, or buildings are currently being taken and docu-mented about every two years. The photos will be passed on to the historic commission. In 2062, when the class of 2012 has its 50th class reunion, members will look at these now-historic photos and remember what Perry was like. This history will fuel their memo-ries. “You know, I once thought about being a historian, but I saw there was no future in it.”

Cemetery WalkSaluting Perry’s military heroes from the

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Tour will last about 90 minutes and will involve uneven terrain. Transportation is available for those unable to walk.

To be enacted: David Hastie – Civil WarCliff Struthers – World War IFred Loyd, Sr. – World War IIMelfred Roberts – Korean War

Craig D. Smithson – Viet Nam WarG.E. Whitehead – War Correspondent

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R on Thielen is a self-described Dodge man — has been since 1970.

His devotion to the brand still runs strong today. The proof: Just look in his garage and shop. On a recent visit, Thielen’s Dodge pickup sat in his two-car garage. We walked past it and through a door into the connected shop where two vehicles, both quite a bit flashier than his truck, sat snuggly side by side. Thielen specifically built the climate-controlled space for his Viper sports car, a 2001 Roadster, and a 1970 Dodge Dart, which he uses for drag racing. Both are painted a blazingly bright hue that Thielen says is “Viper Yellow.” When Dodge unveiled the Viper in the early 1990s, Thielen had to have it. “I just like the design of them... and you don’t see them all over,” he says. “They’re kind of rare.” After quite a bit of searching, Thielen finally found exactly what he was looking for in an ad in a Viper magazine, and bought the car in 2008. “There’s only a handful of yel-low (Vipers) made in 2001, and I wanted one with a hardtop and

soft top,” Thielen says. “I finally found it in Illinois.” The two-seater boasts a V10 engine, 500 horsepower and a top speed of about 180 mph, according to Thielen. He calls it his “summer toy,” putting about 1,000 miles a year on it. It’s the way the Viper drives and handles that Thielen likes best about it. “They just kind of stick to the road,” he says. “It’s a car that has its own nature. You get comfort-able with it, because it ain’t going to change for you.” Next to the Viper sits Thielen’s drag car, which he got three years ago. Thielen and his oldest son, Rick, who is also a drag racer, built it from scratch. “We worked on it one night, every week through the fall and the winter, and it was ready in the spring,” he says. Some of their work includes a new rear end on the car, “racing slicks” (special racing tires) on the rear and a new paint job. Thielen, who got into drag rac-ing as a teen, now races on week-ends in Humboldt, Cedar Falls, Earlville and Eddyville. “It’s a good pastime,” he says. “It’s a lot of fun.”

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A: We often inform patients that they have gum disease, and their most common response is, “But I’m not having any pain or problems. Why should I be concerned?”

The best answer is because it is not only your gums that are at risk, but also your overall health.

Did you know that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? Gum disease can contribute to various diseases and condi-tions, including cardiovascular disease, endo-carditis and diabetes. There has been much research lately that suggests the chronic inflammation from gum disease can be a major contributor to heart disease, clogged arteries and stroke.

If your gums are inflamed consistently, then your heart and cardio-vascular system are working overtime to fight off the inflammation, 24/7! If you have a damaged heart valve, the harmful bacteria associated with gum disease can enter your blood stream and lead to an infection of the inner lining of the heart (Endocarditis). And there is a strong correlation between diabetes and your immune system, which is also weakened if it is constantly trying to fight off infection in your gums.

It may be true that gum disease typically does not cause any pain, but do not ignore this serious condition. It is a very slow process but it will result in the gums and the bone that support your teeth to recede away, and the eventual loss of the teeth as well as overall negative impact of your health.

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A: As we all age, it is more difficult to fight off all the viruses and bacteria that we are exposed to on a daily basis, even if we are in good health and rarely get sick.

The main purpose of the immunization is to stimulate our immune sys-tems and to produce antibodies that fight infections. Immunizations contain killed or a varied amount of the live virus and do not make one sick after administration. You should get an influenza vaccination yearly, whenever they become available. In most cases, it is available in September so that you can prevent getting the strains of influenza in the vaccine early on. Not only does it promote better health for you, but it also protects others who might be exposed if you get sick, and they may not be as lucky as you to have good health. Pneumococcal vaccines are recom-mended for all persons older than 65. Pneumococcal disease is an infec-tion caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae that can cause pneumonia, middle-ear infection or blood infection. And you should not forget about the need for tetanus and diptheria immunizations every 10 years as well.

Information provided by Dr. Rob Swanson, DDS, Swanson Dental Care, 2423 Willis Ave., Perry, 465-5170.

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Justin Hoy, Amanda Nicolaisen and Geneen Tibben during the Perry Farmer’s Market on Aug. 16.

Amanda Martin, Adrian Quijas and Jesse Quijas during the Perry Farmer’s Market on Aug. 16.

Deal’s Orchard gave samples during the Perry Farmer’s Market on Aug. 16.

Stephanie Gonzalez, Christopher Gonzalez, Vivian Gonzalez and Richard Gonzalez at Friday Fest at

Pattee Park on June 22.

Connie Metzler and Patty McKee during the Perry Farmer’s Market on Aug. 16.

Avery and Megan Fiscus during the Perry Farmer’s Market on Aug. 16.

Jamie Ritchie and Sherri Cain during the Perry Farmer’s Market on Aug. 16.

Cara Bronnenberg, George Guardado and Ashley Peel at Friday Fest at Pattee Park on June 22.

Shirley Ehlers and Winnie Rounds during the Perry Farmer’s Market on August 16.

Marcela Rivas and Jean Blomquist during the Perry Farmer’s Market on Aug. 16.

Jeff Anspaugh, Naomi Yamaki and Lori Anspaugh during the Perry Farmer’s Market on Aug. 16.

Haley and Eli McCarty at Friday Fest at Pattee Park on June 22.

T he Perry Area Chamber has had a great summer. The last of the 2012 Friday

Fest concerts was a huge suc-cess with the temperature stay-ing below 100 degrees and Jason Walsmith and the Lamplighters playing some great tunes. Thanks again to all the spon-sors who made this event pos-sible. A big thank you to the Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Council for once again sponsor-ing the inflatables for the kids this year. Friday Fest is a great, afford-able family event due to the gen-erosity of these kind people and businesses. We are already looking forward to next year’s concert series. With the close of summer comes the start of school. Make sure to slow down and look for kids on bicycles, skateboards and walking. The Chamber would like to welcome the new teachers on board this year. Welcome to Perry! Make yourself at home! We look forward to another exciting school year and will be supporting as many events as possible. That means supporting our students in their academics and extracur-ricular activities as well. It’s a great way to sustain the quality of life we love about Perry. Supporting the events through attendance, admis-sion and cheering are just a few ways to keep our community pride up. A successful school system makes for a successful business community. Come out and show our students we are proud of all their hard work and that we are here for them. Go Bluejays!

Latino Festival Sunday, Sept. 9Hispanics United for Perry (HUP)

have been working hard on this year’s Latino Festival. Everyone is invited to come out to the Wiese Park Soccer Fields on Sunday, Sept. 9 from noon until 6 p.m. to enjoy a day of food, fun and soc-cer. This year’s event is new and improved. The whole event has expanded to provide more enter-tainment for the entire family. Lots of great music and dancing, too. Come out on Sunday, Sept. 9 and celebrate the Hispanic culture. It is going to be a great event and a big thanks to HUP for all their hard work. For more information about the event please contact Kenia Alarcon at 515-979-4682.

SNAP Fitness Chamber Coffee and ribbon cuttingEveryone is welcome to SNAP Fitness, located in the East Perry Plaza at 1030 26th St. on Sept. 14 for a Chamber Coffee and ribbon cutting. Come out and welcome Cherie Welch into the Chamber and see all that SNAP has to offer.

Moving from summer to fallFriday Fest ends another successful season

chamber news Call the Chamber at 465-4601

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S unnie Jimenez lives in Perry but doesn’t work in Perry. As a middle school

teacher with the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, Jimenez knows many peo-ple in that area. But that wasn’t the case in her own community. She decided to do something about it, and became a library clerk at the Perry Public Library. “I wanted to feel connect-ed with the community,” says Jimenez, who has lived with her family in Perry for about eight years. She began working part-time at the library in December 2010. Her job includes checking books in and out and helping patrons at the desk. She’s also helped teach a computer basics class in Spanish, puts together bul-letin boards and is involved with the children’s programs. The social interaction with library patrons, as well as with her co-workers, is her favorite part of her job, she says. “The social aspect is really enjoyable,” Jimenez says. “I’m sure that there’s still lots of people I don’t know, but at least now I’m seeing familiar faces and learn-ing names. We also have a really friendly staff here.” Since being employed at the library, Jimenez says she’s learned a lot about the amount of work needed to make the place run

smoothly. “I think it’s interesting to see what kind of work goes on behind the scenes that maybe you don’t notice when you’re just a patron,” she says. “That’s not just with what the library employees handle or do, but even the volunteers.” She’s also become familiar with the array of services the library offers, many of which, as a patron, she didn’t know existed. “It really is an amazing resource for the community,” Jimenez says. “Whether it’s adult learning or computer classes — there’s just so many things you can have access to at the library.” Jimenez, who this school year will be teaching sixth and sev-enth grade World Language and Culture, says as a teacher and library worker, she is helping peo-ple become lifelong learners. “I want to teach my students not just language, but how to learn and how to enjoy learning,” she says. “And you do that here (at the library), when you help people find books or help a student with a project at the public computer. Both jobs promote lifelong learn-ing.”

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